ESL teachers in Ecuador typically earn US$300–800 per month (500 - 800 USD) and can save US$300–2,500 per year. Private tutoring US$12–20/hour adds to that. Figures come from Oxford Seminars' Ecuador at-a-glance data, updated with current exchange rates.
Not always. Ecuador is one of the countries where Oxford Seminars graduates holding a high school diploma or college certificate have found teaching positions - a recognized 120-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification carries the weight instead.
A certificate is expected by most employers in Ecuador, and a 120-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification measurably improves both starting salary and placement odds. Oxford Seminars graduates also get lifetime access to the Job Placement Service.
Typical start dates in Ecuador are: February, September, or year round. Applications typically run 1 - 6 months ahead of your start date. Applying in person is common.